slowpoke wrote:
It was very nice meeting Carlz and ZeppoVA. The morning was cold. I was trying hard to concentrate on the knowledge both gents were dumping on me while trying to keep warm.
The FF79 was such a nice mellow rod and it is amazing to see Carl zing that thing with tight loops too. I am very grateful for the opportunity to cast rods you all provided for me. Of the rods listed, I think the only one that I did not really gel with is the phillpson. Both the ff806 and the ********* 7wt just sort of cast them selves for me if that make any sense... but honest, I can live with any one of those... especially the *********; that thing is just... nice!
As for the casting thing, Carl was extremely generous and lend me his really nice rod (sorry, I still don't know what it is) and again, that thing sort of just cast it self; that coupled with beginners luck... It was indeed a really good morning. I am already working on negotiating with the family to get out again.
I felt my ears burning and found this thread.
Really nice meeting you slowpoke, and sorry I helped confuse you. Casting all those rods is just fun. I saw the attraction to all of the rods we tried and began to see differences. Which ever you end up with will be fun. I love the idea of going out to fish with them. Perhaps when it warms up... CarlZ ?
And A REALLY BIG SHOUT OUT to — CarlZ !!
He graciously helps at the monthly “casting church” and shares his knowledge in a very practical way that well, helps others improve their casting. Mine has improved tremendously in the last few months due to his help. AND on top of that - he brings all these awesome vintage rods discussed in this forum that I would never have had time to find let alone cast.... can't wait to see what he will bring next month